Melbourne Park Australian Open Day 5 24/01/20 Former World #1 and Australian Open Singles Champion Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) plays her last match on the WTA tour losing third round match to Ons Jabeur (TUN) in three sets Leaves Melbourne arena with a hug from husband David Lee Photo Roger Parker International Sports Fotos Ltd
Top-level wildcard invitations are starting to land in the inbox of Caroline Wozniacki after the Danish mother of two announced her return to tennis starting in a month.
The 32-year-old who retired at the Australian Open in 2020, won the Melbourne Grand Slam title in 2018 and played a pair of US Open finals.
Wozniacki is already guaranteed a place in the main draw at next month’s Montreal Masters and the US Open.
The wife of former NBA player David Lee, has a two-year-old daughter, Olivia, and an eight-month-old son, James.
She will join a band of active mothers on the WTA, a group which includes Victoria Azarenka, Elina Svitolina, Taylor Townsend, Tatjana Maria, Evgeniya Rodina and Vera Zvonareva.
The former No. 1 with 30 career titles announced her return to the courts on social media:
“Over these past three years away from the game I got to make up for lost time with my family, I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for,” she posted on Twitter.
“But I still have goals I want to accomplish. I want to show my kids that you can pursue your dreams no matter your age or role.
“We decided as a family it’s time. I’m coming back to play and I can’t wait!”
Main photo:- Melbourne Park Australia Caroline Wozniacki plays her “last match” on the WTA tour losing third round match with a hug from husband David Lee – Roger Parker International Sports Fotos Ltd
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